We mind your step: understanding and preventing drop-out in the transfer from paediatric to adult tertiary endocrine healthcare

We mind your step: understanding and preventing drop-out in the transfer from paediatric to adult tertiary endocrine healthcare

Introduction: Transition from paediatric to adult endocrinology can be challenging for adolescents, their families and healthcare professionals. Previous studies have shown that up to 25% of young adults with endocrine disorders are lost to follow-up after moving out of paediatric care. This poses a...

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Main Authors: Kirsten Davidse, Anneloes van Staa, Wanda Geilvoet, Judith P van Eck, Karlijn Pellikaan, Janneke Baan, Anita C S Hokken-Koelega, Erica L T van den Akker, Theo Sas, Sabine E Hannema, Aart Jan van der Lely, Laura C G de Graaff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2022-05-01
Series:Endocrine Connections
Subjects:
transition to adult care
adolescent
young adult
paediatrics
endocrinology
Online Access:https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/11/5/EC-22-0025.xml

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